Senseless: Xenophobia in Durban

I rarely delve into serious, grave topics in general as I love giving off positive energy. However, a month ago in Durban, xenophobic attacks took to the Durban townships once again. History repeating itself. To correct myself, it should be Afrophobia or simply, hate crimes. It is not a phobia!

I would say Afrophobia as these violent attacks were against Black African foreigners by Black South Africans. I stand to be corrected, that seven foreigners were killed with many injured and displaced from their South African homes.

I attended a peace march in the Durban CBD which turned violent. So, to stay out of trouble, I decided to visit the refugee camps set up for the foreigners that were violently removed from their homes.

Here is my experience in photos:

I gathered some clothes from colleagues in order to donate to the refugees.

Let us hope that South Africa can sort itself out soon. This is a beautiful country; we do not need this nonsensical violence.

Peace & Love,

x

PS: It has stabilised and some foreigners have moved back to the SA homes.